New regulations won’t put brakes on Jenson Button

A ban on refuelling in Formula One next season is likely to favour Jenson Button over new teammate Lewis Hamilton

A ban on refuelling in Formula One next season is likely to favour Jenson
Button over new teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Most F1 paddock observers believe Button’s move to McLaren is unwise and that
he will be trounced by Hamilton, but the rule change has implications that
suit Button’s driving style and work against Hamilton’s.

The pair have different techniques. Button derives his speed from minimising
his steering inputs and carrying as much momentum into corners as possible,
maximising the car’s grip, upsetting it as little as possible. It
progressively loads up the tyres through the corner, taking less energy out
of them, letting them perform well for longer. It also demands a supremely
stable car. Any unpredictability, especially from the rear of the car, will
prevent him being able to commit to the high entry speeds that are so
crucial to making his style work effectively.